AI award redemption - US to Hawaii
Jul 13, 2015, 12:10 am
#1
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Join Date: Nov 2014
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AI award redemption - US to Hawaii
Looking for options from ORD to HNL on UA using AI miles.
Fare quoted was 35K miles and Rs. 10000 for return.
UA doesn't impose YQ for domestic, and taxes come to some $73 (Google Matrix). Any help of for what Rs. 10000 is being quoted ?
Fare quoted was 35K miles and Rs. 10000 for return.
UA doesn't impose YQ for domestic, and taxes come to some $73 (Google Matrix). Any help of for what Rs. 10000 is being quoted ?
Jul 13, 2015, 12:29 am
#2
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: India
Programs: Star Alliance Gold, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Hilton Gold
Posts: 907
UA imposing YQ or not is of no concern when you are using AI miles for it.
AI imposes YQ on every Star Alliance partner redemption.
The rules of the award ticket issuing carrier are what count, not those of operating carrier.
AI imposes YQ on every Star Alliance partner redemption.
The rules of the award ticket issuing carrier are what count, not those of operating carrier.
Jul 13, 2015, 3:43 am
#3
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ai imposes yq & very often the amount is almost what you would end up paying for a revenue ticket....not worth it in my opinion....
Jul 13, 2015, 4:45 am
#5
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The silver lining is that YQ remains the same for all classes on a given route. So redemption on a partner Business/First cabin makes YQ much more palatable, especially if you could never see yourself paying for a revenue premium class ticket on some aspirational airline.
Jul 13, 2015, 6:11 am
#6
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The silver lining is that YQ remains the same for all classes on a given route. So redemption on a partner Business/First cabin makes YQ much more palatable, especially if you could never see yourself paying for a revenue premium class ticket on some aspirational airline.
Jul 16, 2015, 4:32 am
#7
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Unfortunately, AI yet does not have stopovers (aka point to point tickets only) yet.
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Here's what they replied:
Dear Mr. XXXXX,
We do understand the inconvenience members have to go through redeeming sector wise and sincerely apologize for the same.
We wish to inform you that Air India is working on various enhancements of the programme which will facilitate the members.
Air India will be sending you further email communication on new developments.
Thank you for your co-operation.
Kind regards,
XXXXX
Membership Services Team
Flying Returns Member Service Center
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Here's what they replied:
Dear Mr. XXXXX,
We do understand the inconvenience members have to go through redeeming sector wise and sincerely apologize for the same.
We wish to inform you that Air India is working on various enhancements of the programme which will facilitate the members.
Air India will be sending you further email communication on new developments.
Thank you for your co-operation.
Kind regards,
XXXXX
Membership Services Team
Flying Returns Member Service Center
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